Star Wars The Force Awakens VR experience coming to Google Cardboard in a galaxy not so far far away

- VR experience coming 2 December

- Added to iOS and Android apps

- Special Star Wars-themed VR viewers in the US

As part of the promotional push for the new Star Wars film, Disney and Lucasfilm are creating a virtual reality experience that will be available for owners of a Google Cardboard headset.

The Star Wars: The Force Awakens experience will be part of the official iOS and Android applications and be fed in parts to users. It is described by Disney as "the first-of-its-kind serialised Google Cardboard virtual reality experience".

We're yet to find out exactly what the VR element will consist of. Hopefully it will take you through the sets and behind-the-scenes views of the filming of the new movie. Maybe even give you exclusive action.

The experience will launch on 2 December, according to Wareable. The site also states that it has been created by ILMxLAB for Google Cardboard specifically.